Mom's Meatloaf

This is the meatloaf my mother and her mother made. I think it originally came from the Quaker Oats box. It is one of the ultimate comfort foods for me.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef (use the % of fat vs. lean you want)
• 3⁄4 cup oatmeal (I use Quick Oats)
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 pepper (or a bit more if you like)
• 1  cup tomato juice
• 1  egg, beaten

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients.
2. I just gush it together lightly with my clean hands.
3. Pack into a standard loaf pan.
4. I spray with Pam first.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour 15 minutes.
6. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
7. Great cold in sandwiches with ketchup!